Geospatial Apprentice Nottingham (Summer 2027)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Geospatial Apprentice to join the AECOM Site Survey & Investigation Specialist (ASSIST) team in Nottingham.

As an apprentice youll develop hands-on skills across a wide range of geospatial surveying mapping and digital data capture projects that support the planning design and construction of infrastructure across the UK. Youll work alongside surveyors geomatics professionals UAV pilots mobile mapping specialists and engineers gaining experience from field data acquisition through to processing analysis visualisation and reporting.

Our team plays a vital role in capturing and managing spatial information that supports informed engineering and asset management decisions. Youll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your work contributes directly to the development and maintenance of critical national infrastructure assets while embracing emerging geospatial technologies and digital delivery methods.

As an apprentice you will:

• Support geospatial surveying and data capture activities including topographical surveys GNSS surveys laser scanning mobile mapping UAV surveys and other reality capture technologies.
• Assist in the processing quality assurance and delivery of spatial datasets.
• Learn to use industry-standard geospatial software mapping tools and digital engineering systems.
• Help create models drawings visualisations and geospatial outputs for internal and external clients.
• Participate in site visits inspections and field data collection activities across a variety of infrastructure sectors.
• Gain experience in reality capture technologies including terrestrial laser scanning mobile mapping photogrammetry LiDAR and UAV-based survey techniques.
• Work collaboratively with engineering environmental geoscience and design teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to digital delivery innovation sustainability and safety initiatives throughout project lifecycles.
• Work towards academic and professional development through an appropriate Geospatial Degree Apprenticeship programme leading to recognised professional accreditation.

Qualifications :

This role is ideal for school/college leavers (post A-Level) who can demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above including Maths English and a science subject.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade B or above preferably including a science subject such as Geology Geography Physics Chemistry or Maths (required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship).
• A genuine interest in surveying mapping geospatial technologies digital engineering infrastructure or site survey / investigation work.
• Some experience work shadowing or exposure to surveying geography construction engineering environmental or technology-related activities (preferred).
• An interest in emerging technologies such as UAVs laser scanning LiDAR GIS digital twins reality capture and spatial data management.
• Strong attention to detail organisation and communication skills.
• A practical curious and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A full UK driving licence (for manual vehicles).

Additional Information :

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.    
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in. 
• You must have the right to work in the UK. 

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time